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Boston Howard Johnson	Average Price: $190 Check Rates

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1271 Boylston Street

Boston, 02215 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 6 of 24
Average review rating: 3.43

OpinionWell Value Index: 9

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (28) , MyTravelGuide (30) , Travelocity (7) , TripAdvisor (207) , YahooTravel (11)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	Recent comments complained about room smell.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The wallpaper is peeling off the walls, the heater/air conditioner sounds like it's on its last legs.

"Good Lord! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2012 Vote

2. The carpets are moist and smell like cigarets.

"Stay away, sand paper blankets, smelly and moist, bring your own linen. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

3. The blankets haven't been changed since the place was founded 50 years ago, they feel like dirty sand paper.

"Stay away, sand paper blankets, smelly and moist, bring your own linen. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

4. It seemed like a scene straight out of a movie.

"Frat House...look somewhere else " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/19/2012 Vote

5. There was an awful odor in the hallway like someone got ill.

"Not bad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/25/2011 Vote

6. I felt like anyone could just push through the door because the locks were so crappy.

"Run down and dingy " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/26/2011 Vote

7. The room overall was clean, well maintained, and had all the amenities one would expect like A/C, hairdryer, coffee maker, room safe, etc.

"A No-Brainer for Red Sox Fans " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/13/2011 Vote

8. And we really like the Hong Kong Cafe that is located on the premises.

"Our favorite Fenway Park Hotel!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/18/2011 Vote

9. If you would like a bad trip back to 1978 this is the place to stay.

"No,No,No .... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/12/2011 Vote

10. If, however, you are looking for an expensive place to stay that treats customers like trash, then by all means book a room at the HoJo Fenway.

"Rude staff, terrible rooms, and a parking fee. Oh my! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/7/2011 Vote